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Poland to raise WW2 reparations with German foreign minister during Warsaw visit

Poland's Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau will raise the issue of World War Two reparations with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock during her visit to Warsaw on Tuesday, the spokesman of Poland's foreign ministry said on Monday.

Reuters · Oct 3, 2022

Polish foreign minister signs diplomatic note to Germany on WW2 reparations

Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau has signed a diplomatic note to Germany concerning reparations for World War Two, he said on Monday, formalising Poland's demand for compensation ahead of a visit by Berlin's top diplomat.

Reuters · Oct 3, 2022

US Imposes Sanctions on Russia over Annexation of Swath of Ukraine

The United States on Friday imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia over its declared annexation of a swath of Ukraine, targeting hundreds of people and companies, including those in Russia's military-industrial complex and lawmakers. Washington acted after Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday proclaimed the biggest annexation in Europe since World…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 30, 2022

Meloni Set to Lead Italy after Right Triumphs at Polls

Giorgia Meloni looks set to become Italy's first woman prime minister at the head of its most right-wing government since World War Two after leading a conservative alliance to triumph at Sunday's election. Near final results showed the rightist bloc should have a solid majority in both houses of parliament,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 26, 2022

Political reaction to Italian election outcome

Giorgia Meloni looks set to become Italy's first woman prime minister at the head of its most right-wing government since World War Two after leading a conservative alliance to triumph at Sunday's election.

Reuters · Sep 26, 2022

Far-Right Giorgia Meloni set to lead Italy after election triumph

Giorgia Meloni looks set to become Italy's first woman prime minister at the head of its most right-wing government since World War Two after leading a conservative alliance to triumph at Sunday's election.

Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2022

Italy election victors target era of political stability

The right-wing alliance that won Italy's national election will usher in a rare era of political stability to tackle an array of problems besieging the euro zone's third largest economy, one of its senior figures said on Monday.

Reuters · Sep 26, 2022

Sullivan: Washington Privately Warned Moscow Against Using Nuclear Arms

The United States would respond decisively to any Russian use of nuclear weapons against Ukraine and has spelled out to Moscow the "catastrophic consequences" it would face, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday. Sullivan's remarks represented the latest American warning following the thinly veiled nuclear threat made…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 25, 2022

Factbox-Italy's election law favours coalitions, fewer seats up for grabs

Italians were voting on Sunday in an election that is forecast to return the country's most right-wing government since World War Two and usher in its first woman prime minister. Following is a description of Italy's complex election law, which favours parties able to create pre-election coalitions:

Reuters · Sep 25, 2022

Putin Allies Express Concern over Mobilization 'Excesses'

Russia's two most senior lawmakers on Sunday addressed a string of complaints about Russia's mobilization drive, ordering regional officials to get a handle on the situation and swiftly solve the "excesses" that have stoked public anger. President Vladimir Putin's move to order Russia's first military mobilization since World War Two…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 25, 2022